Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 106[Vol. 6] - The Long-Lost Survivor

[Vol. 6] Chapter 106: The Long-Lost Survivor

“Who am I…”

As if those words had triggered distant memories, a hint of weariness and reflection appeared in the girl’s gemstone-like vertical eyes. She turned to look back.

“Just think of me as someone who once lived in this [Great Secret Realm of Chaos], someone who was supposed to perish along with that creature known as the [Ancestral Dragon], but by some stroke of luck, I survived… a survivor.”

“You’re a companion of the [Ancestral Dragon]? An equal companion?”

The priestess raised an eyebrow, seemingly displeased with the vague response and pressing further.

“Then what exactly is your true form? Why do you hide on Peach Blossom Peak? And what were you fighting in that battle?”

“Heh, good questions. And each one sharper than the last.”

With a smile, Xiao Kong placed her hands behind her back but didn’t turn to look at the girl beside her.

“Violet, you called us yokai, so let’s answer from the perspective of a yokai.”

“The true form is one of the greatest secrets of a yokai, especially for those rare, long-lived spirit beasts. The information about their true form is like a weakness or a vital point, known only to those extremely close to them. Just like with Tao Mu, you don’t know what her true form is, right?”

“Violet, you’re someone I can trust, but why would I reveal such an important secret to you?”

“……”

The priestess fell silent.

As Xiao Kong had said, a true form carries weight. The stronger the individual, the more significant the secret behind it. If Xiao Kong had said this, it meant she fully trusted Violet, exposing her weakness in front of the girl.

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It was like a pet cat revealing its soft belly to its owner, a gesture of complete trust. That trust was heavy and bound with cause and effect. But Violet and Xiao Kong had only just met not even a day ago.

Even if the other person was willing to share an answer, could Violet accept it calmly?

She wasn’t sure if she could give Xiao Kong an equal amount of trust, bringing the scales back into balance. If she took but didn’t reciprocate, it would go against the “equal exchange” Violet had always upheld.

To someone truly powerful, this may seem like a trivial and inconsequential matter, but it was the kind of vulnerability that could be exploited. It might not matter day-to-day, but if faced with a [Heart Demon] trial like the ‘Gate of Humanity,’ or even stronger foes that Violet couldn’t simply cheat her way through…

That would be a fatal flaw.

It seemed Xiao Kong had already understood the key point, as she wasn’t concerned and didn’t let the desolate wind in the ancient battlefield bring more silence. With a smile, she continued speaking.

“Heh, just a joke. It’s not that I don’t want to tell you, it’s just that some things aren’t yet for the right moment to speak. But apart from a few key points, I’ll try to satisfy your curiosity as much as I can…”

“As for why I hide on Peach Blossom Peak, it’s simple. While I survived the disaster, the forces of cause and effect didn’t just let go of their entanglement that easily.”

“There’s the aura of [Destruction] around me. If I were to recklessly use my power in the outside world, or do certain things, it could trigger unspeakable disasters in this world. Even worse, some terrible destructions could arrive prematurely. Those are consequences I cannot bear.”

“So, I chose self-sealing, to live in seclusion at the entrance of the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos]. On one hand, it’s to recover, and on the other, it’s to guard against [Taotie]’s return. After all, if that guy loses control, he could also destroy the [Ancient Spirit Realm].”

“Entanglement of cause and effect, huh…”

The priestess’s face turned serious.

In truth, it wasn’t the first time she had heard a similar description from someone else.

Once a being reaches the level of God, every action they take becomes tied to countless complex threads of cause and effect. That’s a privilege unique to deities.

They can step outside cause and effect, interfere with it, and control it.

Whether it was Seth from the past, Sethlin now, or the Demon God Olivia from before, including Violet herself, when she used Edwina’s body to control the [Sword of Origin], they had all experienced the significance and reality of this power more than once.

It’s a force far more mysterious than ordinary magic, elements, or matter. It transcends time and space, a truly omnipotent “power.”

So, while Xiao Kong’s words might sound alarmist on the surface, they actually confirm she had personally participated in that battle, or at least had a direct and close connection to it. That made it more believable.

Divine consciousness, cause and effect. These are the true weapons of deities and their powerful privileges that far surpass mortals. Violet had only just begun to touch on this concept.

So, she chose to remain cautious.

“Xiao Kong, are you a deity? A deity from the [Ancient Spirit Realm]? Or, in the terms of this world… a Hidden Immortal? Were there many deities in this world back then?”

The cat-eared girl finally turned her head, her eyes full of meaning.

“The [Ancient Spirit Realm] did have deities, but it’s still far from its peak during the earliest days. As for me, I can’t truly be considered a complete deity. I lack the most important part that makes a [God]. So, I only possess part of the power from that realm, nothing more.”

“I can’t explain this right now. The reasons involved are too complex, and it’s not the right time to go into it…”

“Go to Spirit Veil Immortal Island, Violet. When you get there, all your questions will be answered. But that also means you will truly step into and embrace your own fate. The power of this choice is always in your hands… and I will wait.”

“Xiao Kong…”

A strange sense of familiarity in her heart grew stronger. The priestess hesitated for a long time, finally unable to hold back and asked again.

“Did you… know me before? Or rather, did you know the ‘me’ from before?”

However, the cat-eared girl only chuckled again and turned back.

“Who knows? Maybe. But whether we knew each other or just met by chance doesn’t really matter now. You are Violet now, and that’s all that matters, isn’t it?”

“……”

The girl fell silent, and Xiao Kong casually shook her head, turning her gaze once more to the towering pillar that reached into the clouds.

“Get ready. There’s still something troublesome we need to deal with. I’m not sure what state you’re in now, but if you’re at the level you showed earlier, this might turn into a tough fight.”

Just as her words ended, the sound of rushing winds filled the air.

*Shua shua shua shua shua!*

Six silver beams of light flashed across the ancient battlefield, and soon six figures, each looking different, appeared on the ground.

The six stood in different positions, the closest being nearly a thousand meters away from each other. However, if you carefully observed, you’d see that their positions, when connected by lines, formed a perfect six-pointed star.

And they had strategically positioned themselves to surround Violet and Xiao Kong in the center, meaning they had intentionally arrived here ahead of time.

Violet, snapping out of her deep thoughts from their earlier conversation, scanned her surroundings. The six figures suddenly appearing in this space were now visible to her.

With a flash of light, the holy staff appeared in the palm of her hand.

…So, it’s begun.